[Second Semester – Compulsory Course for Stream 3, Elective Course for Streams 1 & 2]
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the infrastructure, equipment, and technologies that support the safe and efficient management of Air Navigation Service (ANS) operations. Key topics include the design and integration of operational equipment, airspace management, and coordination of civil and military operations. Beyond the technical aspects, the course examines the operational details of a highly reliable organizational structure operating on a 24/7 basis. Students will learn about key processes such as risk management, compliance, workload allocation, and training, which ensure continuous and safe operations. The course will also cover strategic, pre-tactical, and tactical levels of air navigation service management, as well as the incorporation of security measures that uphold regulatory and operational standards. Through this holistic approach, participants will gain a solid foundation in the key aspects of both systems and operations supporting modern air navigation services.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of Air Traffic Management (ATM) and related services.
- Analyse and evaluate Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) systems.
- Apply meteorological (MET) knowledge and Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) within operational contexts.
- Implement security management principles in air navigation services.
- Understand the integration of military operations with civil air navigation services.